Saunders: Laphonza Butler, 'A New Champion for Workers in U.S. Senate'

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California Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed Laphonza Butler to fill a vacant U.S. Senate seat for the state. Butler is the former president of SEIU Local 2015 and under her leadership, she successfully pushed for the first $15 an hour minimum wage law in the nation. Lee Saunders, President of the AFSCME, praised Butler's appointment, highlighting her understanding of the care economy and her commitment to fair wages for home care providers.

AFSCME President Celebrates Appointment of Laphonza Butler as California's Newest U.S. Senator

Lee Saunders, the President of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), has publicly applauded the recent appointment of Laphonza Butler to California's vacant U.S. Senate seat. Butler was appointed by California Governor Gavin Newsom.

As a staunch advocate for workers' rights, Butler has an impressive track record. She became a trailblazer in the labor movement during her tenure as President of SEIU California, where she successfully fought for and won the first statewide $15 an hour minimum wage law in the United States.

In addition to that landmark achievement, Butler also served as former president of SEIU Local 2015. In this role, she extensively worked on issues related to the care economy, specifically advocating for fair wages and dignity for home care providers throughout the country.

Saunders emphasized Butler's dedication to the labor movement, describing her as not just a labor leader, but also a skilled labor organizer. He expressed confidence that these values will significantly influence Butler's actions and decisions as the newly appointed U.S. senator for California.

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